Posted By Mike Chambers On March 25, 2014 @ 7:47 pm In Game Day,General Avs | No Comments

Colorado Avalanche’s John Mitchell is helped off the ice after being injured as they face the Montreal Canadiens during second period NHL hockey action Tuesday, March 18, 2014 in Montreal. (Paul Chiasson, Canadian Press)

We’ve seen the video of John Mitchell’s horrendous collision with the end boards last week in Montreal. This picture is not a Chaise lounge being folded in half to take to the beach. It’s Mitchell’s back and spinal column absorbing dangerous pressure.

Avs coach Patrick Roy said Mitchell began skating Monday and could play as early as Thursday against Vancouver, but more likely Saturday against San Jose. After seeing this still picture, it’s just good to know Mitchell wasn’t seriously hurt.